(Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is the most commonly studied and diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children, affecting about 3 to 5 percent of children globally – 30 to 50 percent of those individuals diagnosed in childhood continuing to have symptoms into adulthood. ADHD is diagnosed two to four times more frequently in boys than in girls. Adolescents and adults with ADHD tend to develop coping mechanisms to compensate for some or all of their impairments.
Signs and symptoms
ADHD has three subtypes:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive

Have difficulty maintaining focus on one task
Become bored with a task …

is a drug approved for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Atomoxetine is used as part of a total treatment program to increase the ability to pay attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in children and adults with ADHD. Atomoxetine is in a class of medications called selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It works by increasing the levels of norepinephrine, a natural substance in the brain that is needed to control behavior. Atomoxetine comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken either once a day in the …